Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is a public institution offering health sciences courses in Kenya.

The college offers certificate, diploma, higher diploma and postgraduate courses in health sciences that are approved by the Ministry of Health. The college also has campuses in all the 47 counties in Kenya.

The entry or qualifications vary depending on your KCSE grade and met their subject cluster.

However, to get a summary of anything, you need at least a minimum grade of C- (KCSE).

These vary from one certificate course to the other.

And for clarity purposes, we will look at the specific KMTC certificate courses qualifications per course together with the cluster subjects requirements.

Here we go:

KMTC Certificate Courses Qualifications including cluster subjects:

Certificate in Health Records/Information Technology (for In Service)

Mean Grade: D+

Cluster subjects:

D+ in English/Kiswahili and a D- in Mathematics

Certificate in Community  Health Nursing

Mean Grade: C-

Cluster subjects:

• C- in English/Kiswahili
• C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
• D+ in one of: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics

Certificate in  Nutrition and Dietetics

Mean Grade: D+

Cluster subjects:

• D+ in English /Kiswahili
• D+ in Biology /Biological Sciences
• D plain in Chemistry/Physical Sciences
• D plain in one of: Home Science/Physics/Agriculture/Mathematics/General Science.

Certificate in Medical Engineering

Mean Grade: C-

Cluster subjects:

• C- In English/Kiswahili
• D plain in Mathematics
• D plain in Physics/Physical Sciences/Chemistry
• D plain in one of: – Chemistry/Biology/Biological Sciences/Electricity/ Metal Work/ Technical Drawing.

Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine (Formerly Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology)

Mean Grade: C-

Cluster subjects:

• C- In English/Kiswahili
• D+ (plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences
• D+ (plus) in one of: Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Home Science, Chemistry, Metal work, Woodwork, Technical Drawing or Agriculture

Certificate in Environmental-Health Sciences (-Public Health Technician) Course

Mean Grade: C-

Cluster subjects:

• C- (Minus) in English/Kiswahili
• D+(plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences
• D plain in Mathematics
• D plain in one of: Home Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electricity, Agriculture, Technical Drawing, Building Construction, and Wood Work

Certificate in Health Promotion for the Deaf (CHPD)

(For Deaf students only)

Mean Grade: D+

Cluster subjects:

• D+ (plus)in English/Kenya Sign Language
• D in Biology
• D in one of: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, General Science/ Agriculture.

Certificate in Community Health Assistants

Mean Grade: C-

Cluster subjects:

• D+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili
• D+ (plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences
• D (Plain) in one of: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences, or Chemistry

Other KMTC courses offered and qualifications

Besides the KMTC certificate courses qualifications, below is a list of the diplomas and other KMTC courses alongside their qualifications.

Additional list of KMTC courses and their cluster grades

More courses offered at KMTC and their cluster requirements

More KMTC courses and their grade requirements

More courses offered at KMTC and their grade requirements and campuses they are offered

More courses offered at KMTC and their cluster requirements and campuses where they are offered

Certificate in Nursing Requirements

Certificate in community nursing requires a C- mean grade while the cluster subjects’ requirements are as follows:

• English/Kiswahili – C-
• Biology/Biological Sciences- C-
• Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics- D+

Note that you can only use this course to apply for a Diploma in community nursing.

There is no certificate for registered nursing.

KMTC short courses

KMTC also offers dozens of short courses for those working and need a quick skills upgrade.

1. HIV Training & Counseling Services (HTS)
2. Echocardiography
3. Adherence Counseling
4. Monitoring & Evaluation
5. Safe Phlebotomy
6. Healthcare Entrepreneurship
7. Infection Prevention
8. First Aid & Basic Life Support
9. Community Health & Development
10. Sign Language for Health workers
11. Medical Engineering (-Basic electronics)
12. Medical Engineering (-Basic electrical wiring)
13. Medical Engineering (-Refrigeration, air conditioning & cold room)
14. Medical Engineering (-Wielding and fabrication)
15. Medical Engineering (-Plumbing)
16. Food Hygiene & Inspection
17. Counseling skills for Health-care Professionals
18. Computer packages (basic)

How to apply for KMTC admission

KMTC typically announces its intakes through the media- newspapers, TV, radio, and online.

You’re supposed to apply ONLINE from the students’ application portal on the KMTC website www.kmtc.ac.ke immediately they advertise.

Remember to follow the guidelines listed on the KMTC applications website to the latter.

Also, apply before the expiry of the application timelines as stated on the KMTC intake advertisement to be successful.

Here are two things to take note when applying

You can apply for either regular or parallel study.

The regular category is advantageous since the fee is subsidized besides having accommodation (optional)

You cannot, however, choose the KMTC campus to attend under the regular programme.

On the other hand, you can select your favorite KMTC campus from the 65 KMTC campuses under the parallel category.

But the fee is not subsidized.

And, of course, this mode doesn’t provide the accommodation option.

In other words, KMTC provides priority on-campus accomodation for regular students but its still optional.

However, the college does provide assistance in finding nearby off-campus accommodation.

There are many options for students, including hostels, guest houses, and apartments. The college encourages students to exercise caution when selecting accommodation.

SUMMARY of CERTIFICATE COURSES AT KMTC & CLUSTER GRADES

Here are some of the certificate courses to give you a head start while thinking which course to apply.

1. Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology: KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent and C in English, Mathematics and Chemistry.

2. Certificate in Community Health Nursing: KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent and C in English, Mathematics and Biology.

3. Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology: KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent and C in English, Mathematics and Biology.

4. Certificate in Environmental Health: KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent and C in English, Mathematics and Biology.

5. Certificate in Pharmacy Technician: KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent and C in English, Mathematics and Chemistry.

6. Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology: KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent and C in English, Mathematics and Chemistry.

SUMMARY of KMTC DIPLOMA COURSES & CLUSTER GRADES

Also, below are the summary of diploma courses offered at KMTC and their cluster grades to give you a head start before deciding to make an application

1. Diploma in Community Health Nursing: KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C+ in English, Mathematics and Biology.

2. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology: KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C+ in English, Mathematics and Biology.

3. Diploma in Environmental Health: KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C+ in English, Mathematics and Biology.

4. Diploma in Pharmacy Technician: KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C+ in English, Mathematics and Chemistry.

5. Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology: KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C+ in English, Mathematics and Chemistry.

6. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery: KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C+ in English, Mathematics and Biology.